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To be eligible for the Child Tax Credit in tax year 2022 you must have at least $2,500 of earned income.  The SSI you receive is not earned income.  If the SSI is your only income for 2022 there is no need to file a 2022 tax return, with or without a dependent.

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DoninGA
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January 18, 2023

To be eligible for the Child Tax Credit in tax year 2022 you must have at least $2,500 of earned income.  The SSI you receive is not earned income.  If the SSI is your only income for 2022 there is no need to file a 2022 tax return, with or without a dependent.